Rethinking Mega-Events: Toward a Regenerative Olympics

As the world looks toward the 2030 Winter Olympics in France, the event faces a critical question: can mega-events become regenerative forces for people and planet, rather than environmental burdens? Against a backdrop of climate uncertainty, public skepticism, and ecological fragility, this interactive workshop invites participants to explore how sustainability can be applied in practical and actionable ways through the lens of a global sporting event.

Through collaborative group work and co-creation, participants will identify the key challenges and opportunities of hosting a responsible Olympics. Using bloomUp’s Biodiversity Compass as a guide, they will explore how to balance ecological, social, and economic priorities. Working across themes such as energy, transport, materials, food, and nature, each group will design a 2030 Sustainability Roadmap focused on practical actions, measurable impact, and shared responsibility.

Moving beyond awareness to empowerment, the workshop encourages participants to think systemically yet act locally: discovering how small, meaningful steps can collectively drive transformation toward more regenerative, resilient, and inspiring events and communities

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